A foreign woman in Goa has drawn attention online after sharing her experience of ordering groceries through Swiggy Instamart. Posting on Instagram, the woman identified as Chlo documented a quick delivery that left her surprised at both the speed and cost.
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In the video, Chlo is seen unpacking her order while explaining how the service works. She says, “Alright, I’m just gonna do a quick little haul of what I’ve got from Swiggy. It’s India’s like delivery platform. It did take 20 minutes. Normally, orders do take a lot quicker than this. So yeah, I’m gonna unpack my order with you guys, and you tell me how much you think this should cost and how much it actually cost. I will tell you at the end. So first in the bag, we’ve got a big bag of coriander and a big bag of garlic as well. Didn’t know what it was for a second. Got a big bag of English cucumbers. and I got some cherry tomatoes. So I have three packets of this branded dog food. Now, I was really shocked at the price of this. So how much do you think this cost me? Because in the UK, dog food isn’t cheap. The total actually was, for these three, £3.37. So rupees, that was about 439 rupees. I’m very impressed. Let me know what you guys think.”
‘ ₹822 for groceries’ surprises viewers
In the caption accompanying the video, Chlo highlighted the total cost and delivery time, writing, “ ₹822 of groceries delivered to my door in Goa in 29 minutes. That’s £7.50. Feta, cherry tomatoes, coriander, cucumber, garlic + a whole separate dog food order. Via Swiggy Instamart. The UK needs to take notes.”
Take a look here at the clip:
Internet reacts to affordability and speed
Several users shared their thoughts in the comments section. One user wrote, “This is why quick commerce is booming in India.” Another said, “You won’t get this kind of speed and pricing anywhere else.” A third commented, “India is way ahead when it comes to convenience.”
Others echoed similar sentiments, with one noting, “In many countries, you’d pay triple for this and still wait longer.” Another added, “Swiggy Instamart is a lifesaver for daily essentials.” One more user remarked, “The UK definitely needs to take notes on this.”
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